N5 Mathematics

The course aims to:

  • motivate and challenge candidates by enabling them to select and apply mathematical techniques in a variety of mathematical and real-life situations
  • develop confidence in the subject and a positive attitude towards further study in mathematics
  • develop skills in manipulation of abstract terms to generalise and to solve problems
  • allow candidates to interpret, communicate and manage information in mathematical form: skills which are vital to scientific and technological research and development
  • develop candidates’ skills in using mathematical language and in exploring mathematical ideas
  • develop skills relevant to learning, life and work in an engaging and enjoyable way

Topics covered include

  • Add, Subtract, Multiply and Divide Algebraic Fractions
  • Angle Properties of Shapes
  • Area of a Triangle
  • Bearings and Trigonometry
  • Changing the Subject
  • Circle Arcs and Sectors
  • Completing the Square and Quadratic Graphs
  • Equation of a Straight Line
  • Equations and Inequations
  • Expanding Brackets
  • Factorising
  • Fractions
  • Indices
  • Percentages
  • Pythagoras’ Theorem
  • Quadratic Equations
  • Quartiles and Box plots
  • Scatter graphs
  • Scientific Notation
  • Similarity
  • Simplifying Algebraic Fractions
  • Simultaneous Equations
  • Sine and Cosine
  • Standard Deviation
  • Surds
  • Discriminant and Quadratic Graphs
  • Trigonometric Graphs, Equations and Identities
  • Vectors
  • Volume